Naoki Ishikawa: Hobonichi Graph Notebook A5 - Denali in the Midnight Sun #1

Hobonichi started as a lifestyle website “Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun,” [Almost Daily Itoi Newspaper] in 1998 featuring “almost-daily” essays by founder and editor-in-chief, Shigesato Itoi, who is well known for other ventures including game design and songwriting. In 2001, the Hobonichi Techo [planner] was launched after positive response from readers when asked if they would purchase a techo by the brand if developed. Since then, the Hobonichi lineup has grown from 1 to 7 types, with some being available in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and has sold over 10 million copies over the world.

DETAILS 

• 5.8" x 8.3" (A5)

• Color-Coded Sections: The notebook's 240 pages divided into four 60-page sections with the use of different ink colors for the grid pattern—red, blue, green, and then purple.

• Tomoe River Paper - ultra-thin and fountain pen friendly. Despite its thinness, the paper is remarkably resistant to ink bleed through.

• Grid ruling with 3.7mm line spacing

• Lay-flat binding

• The cover features photography by Naoki Ishikawa of Denali, North America's highest peak. There's a charming remnant of the developer fluid you can see as applied on the original photograph.